Lunar New Year 2023: Austin Great Wall Chinese School welcomes Year of the Rabbit

Austin Great Wall Chinese School has been celebrating the Lunar New Year ever since the nonprofit began in 1994. Students did a variety of performances to ring in the Year of the Rabbit.

Lunar New Year 2023: What to know about the Year of the Rabbit

More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.

Lunar New Year 2023: Austin Public Library rings in Year of the Rabbit

Austin Public Library's Terrazas Branch kicked off the Year of the Rabbit with a Lunar New Year celebration with a performance from The Love of China School of Dance, crafts, games, and learning opportunities.

Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus

Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.

How you doin? Iconic candy hearts get 'Friends'-themed makeover

The new candy inspired by the popular sitcom is available in stores now and features fan-favorite quotes from the show, including "ur my lbstr," “how you doin,” and "on a break."

MLK Day: Rev. Bernice King calls for change, bold action instead of just words

America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.

Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.

NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday

The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.

MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.

Reservations required: White Castle brings back 'fine dining' for Valentine's Day

White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.

Independent Chicago bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral

One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.

North Texas twins born in different years

Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.

What's open and closed in Austin on Jan. 2

New Year's Day fell on a Sunday this year, which means several places will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2.

What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year

Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

Austin residents splash into the new year at Barton Springs Pool

This New Year tradition reportedly started in 1920 with a Canadian swimming group. Now, many people embrace the activity for health benefits, camaraderie, and the thrill.

Austin residents eager to enter 2023 with celebrations downtown

Many Austinites started celebrating the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 early in downtown Austin Saturday night.

Authorities ramp up efforts to keep drunk drivers off the roads

The Texas Department of Transportation says 23 percent of crashes in the state last holiday season involved drunk driving.